Fixed Failed to Download Laravel Error | php.ini ZIP Extension Fix for Windows/Linux/Mac
🔧 FIXED: Failed to download laravel/laravel — The zip extension and
unzip/7z commands are both missing, skipping!
If you're getting this error while running:
composer create-project laravel/laravel your-app
...this video has the EXACT fix for Windows (XAMPP, Laragon, WAMP,
AMPPS), Ubuntu/Linux, and Mac.
✅ What you'll learn:
→ Enable PHP zip extension in php.ini (remove the semicolon)
→ Install unzip / 7-Zip on Windows & Linux
→ Fix for PHP 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 & Laravel 10/11
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 - The Error Explained
0:30 - Fix #1: Enable extension=zip in php.ini
1:15 - Fix #2: Install 7-Zip / unzip command
2:00 - Verify & reinstall Laravel
🔗 Resources:
Download 7-Zip: https://www.7-zip.org
Git for Windows (includes unzip): https://git-scm.com/downloads
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